What Abercrombie & Fitch's Earnings Mean for Mutual Fund Investors (ANF)

Before Wednesday’s opening bell, Abercrombie & Fitch released its third quarter financial results, which came in lower from last year, but beat analysts’ earnings expectations.

Earnings

The company reported adjusted earnings of $30.4 million, or 42 cents per share, down 25% from $40.5 million, or 52 cents per share, in the year prior. On average, analysts expected to see EPS of 41 cents.

Revenue
Revenue declined 12% to $911 million and missed analysts’ estimate of $918.3 million.

Outlook
Looking ahead, the company expects to see FY2015 earnings between $1.50 and $1.65 per share. On average, analysts expect to see $1.74 per share in earnings.

Mutual Funds to Watch

Investors that are interested in Abercrombie & Fitch may also be interested in the mutual funds that currently offer exposure to the company. Below are the three mutual funds with the largest exposure to ANF.

The Bottom Line

The funds listed below allow investors to gain exposure to a wide range of securities and industries. Investors interested in ANF may also be interested in The Buckle (BKE), American Eagle (AEO) and The Gap (GPS).